I am looking for an internship opportunity for the 2008-09 academic year. I am finishing my Masters in Social Work degree and need a placement where I can work with children and families. I am a special education teacher in the area, so I need a private practice or agency that would allow me to volunteer 14 - 16 hours a week in the evenings and weekends. I would need to receive supervision from an on-site LCSW. If you know of any practice or agency would could mentor me, I would greatly appreciate the information.
I go to Cross of Glory church in Homer Glen and we have a counseling center (on and off site-New Lenox). Sharon Aden is an LCSW and is the director for the Christian Care and Counseling Center. Not sure if she does what you are looking for, but the church # is ###-###-####. They can get you in contact with her. She is a wonderful person and has a number of others working with her.
I'm not sure whether they do internships or not but I would call Orland Township and inquire about their Youth Services Dept. which counsels youth and family. It's worth a try.
My advise for you is to contact Brendan McCormick, Executive Director of the Good Shepherd Center. He is an amazing person, and heads up one of the most wonderful centers for children with special needs and their families. If I had a million dollars, they would be the first that I would give it to. They have a website too, if you google them, you can find it.
Business office:
Hazel Crest ###-###-####
Children's services:
Homewood ###-###-####
Best of luck.
M.
I used to work for a Domestic Violence place in Homewood. Granted, it's not Frankfort but it isn't too far. This is a domestic violence agency that works with women and children almost completely, depending on the case, of course. I cannot tell you the exact location, for the protection of the women. If you would like the phone number you can email me and I will give you the information. I believe they do have at least one LCSW there.
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